Security Assistant

Job Title: Security Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £27,720 per annum + Shift Allowance £1,522 per annum - SS2

Job type: Permanent, Full-Time (Part of a 24/7/365 rota)

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional to join our expanding in-house security team. If you are committed to delivering excellent customer service and want to be part of a professional and supportive team, we would welcome your application. Your key focus will be to help ensure that University College Birmingham remains a safe, secure, and welcoming place to study, work, and visit.

Campus Security operates 365 days a year on a 24-hour rota, requiring flexibility to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts as part of a rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a security, enforcement or public-facing safety role, together with strong communication skills, a customer-focused approach and the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations

We promote an inclusive culture where everyone is supported to flourish. In return, you will receive accredited training, a full uniform, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic city-centre academic environment.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Thursday 6 August 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 24 August 2026.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Corporate Security, Security Officer, Security Guard, Experienced Security Officer, Security, Security Enforcement Officer, SIA Licence, SIA Licenced Security Officer, CCTV, Security Support Officer may also be considered for this role.